Into the light, a photo from West Virginia, South

Photographer's Note

The tunnel in the photo is a US Army installation used to train soldiers and civilians on rescue efforts incase of a mine collapse. Located in West Virgina, the tunnel was orginally built for highway transportation, but later converted into a training depot. The tunnel can simulate fire, caves, tunnel collapse, meth labs, subways, and others.

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This photo was part of a series of photo I shot over the course of the day while visiting the tunnel.

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kmarscher (2887) 2006-06-18 18:55

The skew of the shot and the bare colors (sepia tones?) define the tunnel experience.

Interesting composition and angle, Mark.

Yes, the mine collapse...what a soulful trek.

moxon (78) 2006-06-22 12:48

Hi Mark, A very dramatic, almost cinematic shot. THe slight tilt and perspective really adds a sense of dynamism.

AnimeshRay (9089) 2006-07-11 21:45

A really strong image, Mark. Those ghost-like people add an errie quality to this well balanced photo. Very nice color.

mphotographies (1976) 2006-08-10 1:06

I've seen many of these tunnels made by US army during World War II in countries around Asia-Pacific like in Corregidor in the Philippines...sad memoirs of war :/

arnabchat (7233) 2006-08-28 5:26

interesting feeling in this shot. a secret mission, uncharted territories destined? the light is terrific!